As many as 1 in 54 students may be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and these students face a variety of academic challenges, including literacy difficulties. In the second of two forums in this month’s issue of Language, Speech,
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout the world. To provide a global perspective on the pandemic, ASHA’s Special Interest Group 17, Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders, has published a new forum in Perspectives
This past year was, if nothing else, eventful. However, here in the ASHA Journals Program, our goal remained the same—to ensure that our readers had access to the latest research in communication sciences and disorders. Despite a pandemic and an
This year was an unprecedented and, for many, a long year, but while you may hear a lot about the negatives of 2020, the ASHA journals would like to take a moment to focus on the positives. We’ll start with
Next year marks the 30-year anniversary of the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP). And, like any other 30-year-old, the journal has changed a lot over the years. AJSLP will continue to focus on peer-reviewed research and scholarly articles on
You may have seen us mention a thing or two about special collections in previous posts. Special collections gather content on a focused subject area from all of the ASHA Journals, as well as from The ASHA Leader and ASHA
The discipline of communication sciences and disorders isn’t an island unto itself. To successfully advocate for and treat their patients, many audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) find themselves collaborating with professionals in a wide variety of fields. Interprofessional education (IPE)
The Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR) is pleased to announce the selection of Peggy Nelson, PhD, CCC-A, as a new editor-in-chief for the publication. Dr. Nelson will begin her term as editor-in-chief of the Hearing section of JSLHR
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is pleased to announce the selection of Mary Sandage, PhD, CCC-SLP, as a new editor-in-chief for the publication. Dr. Sandage will begin her term as editor-in-chief on January 1, 2021, replacing Angela Ciccia, PhD,
Speech-language pathologists can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of all learning disabilities, including dyslexia (ASHA, n. d.). This October, we’re taking the opportunity to recognize Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on—and share
